Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of November 23, 2022 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That the Delegation from David Jeffery, Reform Gravel Mining Coalition Member regarding moratoriums on gravel pit applications, be received.

Whereas Ontario currently has over 5000 licensed pits and quarries located throughout the province that are able to meet the expected near term needs of Ontario’s construction industry; and, Whereas applications continue to be submitted without a definitive determination if there is a need for additional supply; and, Whereas gravel pits and quarries are destructive of natural environments and habitats; and, Whereas pits and quarries have negative social impacts on host communities in terms of noise, air pollution, and truck traffic; and, Whereas the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to combat climate change has brought awareness to the very high carbon footprint associated with the production of concrete and asphalt which are major end-users of aggregates; and, Whereas there is an obligation to consult with First Nations peoples regarding the impacts of quarries on treaty lands and a responsibility to address those impacts. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Ontario government be requested to impose an immediate temporary moratorium on all new or expanded gravel mining applications pending a broad consultation process including with First Nations, affected communities, independent experts and scientists to chart a new path forward for gravel mining in Ontario which:  Proposes criteria and processes for determining the need for new/expanded gravel licenses;  Recommends updated policies and restrictions for gravel mining below the water table to refle

That Council be requested to obtain a Legal Opinion regarding an Interim Control By-Law related to aggregate operations and land uses.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of November 2, 2022

That the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding the 2023 Council Meeting Schedule, dated November 23, 2022 be received; and, That the 2023 Council Meeting Schedule be approved.

That the report from the Director of Planning Services, regarding Provincial Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022) -Springwater Comments, dated November 23, 2022, be received; and, That staff be authorized to submit Township comments as generally outlined in the report and Appendix A as per the commenting deadlines outlined within the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO).

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) 2022 Post-Election Accessibility Report 2) 2022 Municipal Election 3) Ministerial Delegations - 2023 ROMA Conference/2023 Conference Listing 4) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - October 2022 5) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - September and October 2022

Whereas acknowledging the land is an Indigenous protocol used to express gratitude to those who reside on these lands, and to honour the Indigenous people who have lived and worked on this land historically and presently; and, Whereas it allows people the opportunity to appreciate the unique role and relationship that each of us has with the land, and provides a gentle reminder of the broader perspectives that expand our understanding to encompass the long-standing, rich history of the land, our privileged role in residing here and to seek to understand our place within that history. Be It Therefore Resolved That Council hereby directs staff to work with community partners, including consultation with Indigenous communities, to draft a Land Acknowledgement statement for the Township of Springwater.

That By-law 2022-086 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on November 23, 2022 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 7:33 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on December 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.